Southwest Airlines

Southwest Airlines® Community Scholarship

This scholarship benefits undergraduate and vocational students who are pursuing their first post-secondary degree, have a history of community service, and possess career interests in the airline industry. Selected students receive up to four annual awards of $5,000 each.

Award

Up to $20,000

Deadline

February 17 (annually)

Level

Undergraduate

Status

Usually due February 17 – next cycle expected

Frontline operationsCustomer serviceAircraft maintenanceDispatchEngineeringRenewable award

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Application effort
Medium (recommendation letters, transcript, resume)
Who can apply
Undergraduate students, minimum GPA 3.5

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Who is eligible

  • Must demonstrate a career interest in the airline industry (e.g., engineering, flight operations, marketing, customer service, aircraft maintenance, etc.)
  • Must demonstrate a history of community service
  • Must be a graduating high school senior, previous high school graduate, or current college student
  • Must be 24 years old or younger at the time applications are due
  • Must attend or plan to attend an accredited vocational, community/junior college or undergraduate institution in the United States
  • Must be pursuing their first post-secondary degree or certificate
  • Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of at least 3.5 on a 4.0 (unweighted) scale
  • May not be current Southwest Airlines Employees, dependents of current Southwest Airlines Employees, or company officers

What you'll need

  • Two (2) essays
  • One (1) recommendation form completed online
  • Financial information, including an uploaded copy of your Estimated Student Aid Index (SAI) from FAFSA or the Federal Student Aid Estimator
  • Transcript (unofficial transcripts are accepted)
  • Resume Form detailing community service, school activities, and employment

How to apply

  • Go to the GHCF Scholar online portal.
  • Complete the eligibility questionnaire to ensure you qualify.
  • Fill out your general education and financial information.
  • Upload a copy of your unofficial transcript and your FAFSA Estimated Student Aid Index (SAI).
  • Complete the Resume Form with your community service, school activities, and employment details.
  • Write and submit the two required essays.
  • Provide contact information for one recommender who must complete their form online.
  • Submit the application prior to the deadline.
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Sources & verification

Official listing:
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